Barb Midyett

There has never been a time in my life when I have been without art.  I love creating, appreciating, and sharing it.  It was not until my mid-twenties and had moved to Colorado that my artistic fire was fully ignited.  My very first watercolor class was with artist Tom Owens at the Bemis Center in Colorado Springs.  For many years I studied with him, Sparky LeBold, Laura Reilly, Lorraine Danzo, Chuck Mardosz, and many others.  With their support and guidance, I began calling myself an artist. Although I have painted with oils, acrylic, and watercolor,  watercolor is my preferred medium.  My favorite subjects are animals, people, and nature.  I seek to capture a moment or convey a story, while recognizing that the ultimate interpretation lies with the viewer.  Most of the time, my creations have a touch of humor or whimsy that I hope others enjoy. Recently, I have added mixed media to my creative process and think it is quite fun. I am pretty sure that if I wasn’t having fun, I would not be creating.